City of Palm Springs
Recent News About City of Palm Springs
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Palm Springs: 'As "Canine Mayor" of Palm Springs, Buddy Holly looks forward to making many appearances around town'
Palm Springs has chosen Westminster Kennel Club "Best in Show" winner Buddy Holly as the first-ever "Canine Mayor" of the city. As Canine Mayor, Buddy will be making appearances all across the city as he serves as an ambassador for Palm Springs.
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Palm Springs launches new homeless outreach program: 'Together we can make a difference'
The City of Palm Springs has launched R.I.S.E., an outreach program devoted to offering necessary resources and services for the community's homeless.
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VillageFest summer hours begin June 1
If you're looking for something fun to do this summer, come on down to Palm Springs VillageFest, the Coachella Valley's most popular weekly street fair which runs every Thursday night along Palm Canyon Drive between Baristo and Amado Roads.
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Palm Springs Air Museum: 'Blood Donors receive free admission'
According to a Facebook post by the Palm Springs Air Museum, they will be partnering with LifeStream Blood Bank to host a blood drive on Saturday, May 27. Donors will receive free admission into the museum and a special edition Memorial Day t-shirt. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome.
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Palm Springs partners with Martha's Village & Kitchen to provide overnight shelter due to 'challenging conditions' in Coachella Valley
The Palm Springs City Council approved an agreement with Martha's Village and Kitchen to operate an overnight homeless shelter to provide relief during scorching summer months.
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Palm Springs names new fire chief: 'Paul Alvarado is an outstanding leader with an exceptional background in firefighting'
The Palm Springs Fire Department will be welcoming Paul Alvarado as its new fire chief next month, Palm Springs City Manager Scott Stiles said, according to the City of Palm Springs website.
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Iconic singer to headline Palm Springs' 85th Anniversary Classic Car Parade: 'We are absolutely thrilled to have the fabulous Nancy Sinatra'
Legendary singer/songwriter Nancy Sinatra will be celebrity grand marshal of the 85th Anniversary Classic Car Parade as part of Palm Springs' birthday celebration on April 8, according to a press release from the city.
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Madonna to perform at Acrisure Arena and fight 'the oppression of the LGBTQ+' with proceeds
The "Queen of Pop," Madonna, is expanding "The Celebration Tour" to include a performance at Acrisure Arena in Greater Palm Springs and also call attention to LGBTQ+ issues, according to Acrisure Arena's website.
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Former Palm Springs mayor to run for California Senate
Former Palm Springs Mayor Lisa Middleton, after making history as the first transgender mayor in California, has announced her candidacy for the state Senate, which would be another transgender first.
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Free entertainment is on tap while 'celebrating 85 years of the magic that makes Palm Springs like no place else'
As the city of Palm Springs gets ready to mark its 85th anniversary, plans are in the works for a free birthday party -- with the whole community on the guest list -- to enjoy face painting, a dog costume contest, history exhibit and much more.
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U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West to perform Feb. 21 in Palm Springs
The U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West will perform a free concert at the Plaza Theatre in downtown Palm Springs, California, on Feb. 21, an Instagram announcement said.
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Palm Springs pup saved after landing in a 20-foot sewage drain: 'We hope this rescue leads to another rescue, to a happy home'
Though the future looked bleak for a black poodle stuck at the bottom of a 20-foot sewage drain, not only has he been rescued by Palm Springs Police and Fire Departments, but his days alone and on the street are over.
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PSPD on stranded dog in Palm Springs: 'Thank you to everyone who assisted in this rescue and got Talulah home safe'
It took a quite a team effort, but Talulah, a blue-eyed dog, was reunited Wednesday with her family after an adventure that left her stranded overnight on a 75-foot cliff that rescuers could only reach by rappelling down a mountainside in Palm Springs.
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PSPD locate hit-and-run driver with help from community
The Palm Springs Police Department has identified the driver in a recent hit-and-run accident that left a skateboarder hospitalized with major injuries to his arm and leg.
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Fire at defunct Palm Springs golf course raging upon crews' arrival; 'alert' also issued for commercial site
Firefighters escaped injury battling heavy smoke and fire conditions Monday at a building located on an abandoned Palm Springs golf course, the Palm Springs Fire Department reports.
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Bicyclist left with 'major injuries' after accident in Palm Springs
A bicyclist sustained major injuries and was unresponsive Tuesday after impact with a vehicle at E. Ramon and S. El Cielo roads in Palm Springs.
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Injured PSPD officers released from hospital: one back at work, the other 'on road to recovery'
Injured by a suspect who allegedly rammed a police car to make his escape, two Palm Springs police officers have been released from the hospital, a Facebook post from the department.
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Palm Springs police ask public to help nab City Hall vandal
The Palm Springs Police Department responded to reports of vandalism at City Hall that included broken glass of an unspecified value, according to a press release published on Facebook Monday.
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Two PSPD officers injured following pursuit of theft suspects
Two Palm Springs Police Department officers were injured following a pursuit of theft suspects, PSPD said in a recent press release.
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Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle help New Thousand Palms' arena celebrate grand opening
The Acrisure Arena in Thousand Palms, Calif., officially opened its doors to the Valley community Dec. 14 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening event.